Arizona
Arizona counties face deadline to certify 2022 election
PHOENIX (AP) — Six Arizona counties should resolve Monday whether or not to certify 2022 election outcomes amid strain from some Republicans to not formally approve a vote rely that had Democrats successful for U.S. Senate, governor and different statewide races.
Election outcomes have largely been licensed with out concern in jurisdictions throughout the nation. That’s not been the case in Arizona, which was a focus for efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the the 2020 election and push false narratives of fraud.
Arizona was lengthy a GOP stronghold, however Democrats gained many of the highest profile races over Republicans who aggressively promoted Trump’s 2020 election lies. Kari Lake, the GOP candidate for governor, and Mark Finchem, the candidate for secretary of state, have refused to acknowledge their losses. They blame Republican election officers in Maricopa County for an issue with some poll printers.
Two Republican-controlled Arizona counties have voted to not certify, deferring a remaining determination till Monday, the final day it’s allowed below state regulation.
Republican supervisors in Mohave County stated final week that they’ll log out Monday however wished to register a protest in opposition to in opposition to voting points in Maricopa County. In Cochise County, GOP supervisors demanded that the secretary of state show vote-counting machines had been legally licensed earlier than they’ll approve the election outcomes.
State Elections Director Kori Lorick has stated the machines are correctly licensed to be used in elections. She wrote in a letter final week that the state would sue to power Cochise County supervisors to certify, and in the event that they proceed to balk, would exclude the county’s numbers from the statewide canvass scheduled for Dec. 5. That transfer threatens to flip the victor in at the least two shut races — a U.S. Home seat and state faculties chief — from a Republican to a Democrat.
Lake has pointed to issues on Election Day in Maricopa County, the place printers at some vote facilities produced ballots with markings that had been too gentle to be learn by on-site tabulators. Strains backed up amid the confusion, and Lake says an unknown variety of her supporters might have been dissuaded from voting consequently.
She filed a public data lawsuit final week, demanding the county produce paperwork shedding gentle on the problem earlier than voting to certify the election on Monday. Republican Legal professional Common Mark Brnovich has additionally demanded an evidence forward of the vote.
County officers have repeatedly stated that every one the ballots had been counted and that nobody misplaced their skill to vote. These with ballots that would not be learn on web site had been instructed to position them in a safe field to be tabulated later by extra sturdy machines at county elections headquarters.
The county stated that about 17,000 Election Day ballots had been concerned and needed to be counted later as an alternative of on the polling place. Solely 16% of the 1.56 million votes forged in Maricopa County had been made in-person on Election Day. These votes went overwhelmingly for Republicans.
The Republican Nationwide Committee and the GOP candidate for Arizona lawyer common, Abraham Hamadeh, filed an election problem in his race, which is slated for an computerized recount with Hamadeh trailing by 510 votes.
Kelli Ward, the state GOP chair, has urged supporters to push their county supervisors to delay a certification vote till after a scheduling listening to within the Hamadeh case, which is slated for Monday afternoon.
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The leader of the Aveson Charter Schools surveyed the damage the Eaton Fire caused to one of their campuses. Despite the destruction, the students’ next lesson may move some to tears thanks to the surprising support from strangers.
“Their school said that they wanted to adopt our school, just beautiful,” said Ian McFeat, executive director of Aveson Charter School.
The 14,000-acre Eaton Fire decimated Altadena neighborhoods, destroying or damaging at least 7,000 structures – making it one of California’s most destructive blazes. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, at least 16 people have died as a result of the wildfire. The only blaze in LA County with more deaths than the Eaton Fire happened in 1933 at Griffith Park. It killed 29 people.
For days, McFeat has juggled finding support for students and teachers who lost homes. McFeats own house was destroyed in the fire.
Wednesday, his team will bring the school community together to comfort one another. While they have offers to temporarily use another site for classes, it’s not clear when that might happen.
McFeat said his team has no connection to the Arizona school offering support and cannot wait to share it with their students.
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Cold air will bring another night of sub-freezing temperatures along with Freeze Warnings for early Tuesday morning.
Overnight lows will drop into the upper 20s before highs climb back into the lower 60s for Tuesday afternoon.
Warmer weather develops ahead of another weak low pressure system that will arrive for the end of the week.
Highs will climb into the lower 70s Thursday afternoon as moisture increases and brings a few light showers and some light mountain snow back to southeastern Arizona.
Breezy conditions and highs in the lower 60s will return for the end of the week and the weekend.
Our weather pattern has certainly become more active with the new year!
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Welcome back to Mock Draft Monday, Arizona Cardinals fans!
The Cardinals only have five draft picks currently and would certainly be interested in getting some more ammo for a draft class loaded on defense – which should be the top priority for upgrading this offseason.
Fear not, for I found a trade candidate to move down and get an extra day two pick along with a future second-round pick in 2026! The move helped me land a crucial depth player, but the slide down the board netted me the hottest name in college football right now.
Let’s dive in.
TRADE:
Arizona sends pick 16 to Cleveland
Cleveland sends picks 33 and 67 and a 2026 second-round pick
The mock saw the Browns select Travis Hunter with the second overall pick and bypass a quarterback. But, when they saw a chance to go up and get a sliding Kelvin Banks and shore up the offensive line, they pounced.
The Cardinals, who are plenty happy with Paris Johnson Jr., gladly accepted a move down to secure an early third-round pick and a second-round pick in 2026.
The man of the hour as of late, Sawyer is the hottest name in college football after his unbelievable strip-sack and subsequent scoop-and-score touchdown against Texas to seal Ohio State’s Cotton Bowl win and send the Buckeyes to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
Beyond the scope of that game, Sawyer has made plays all year long and he’s put together a marvelous senior year as a swan song for his time with Ohio State. The 6’5 and 260lbs edge rusher has improved each season and is primed to crash the first-round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Cardinals will joyfully add the veteran pass rusher to their floundering room and see an instant jump in production. Sawyer will become a fan favorite in no time.
Golden isn’t the most popular man in the desert after being one of the biggest players involved in ending the Arizona State Sun Devils season at the Peach Bowl, but he’s a damn good receiver. Like Sawyer, Golden has made himself some serious money in the College Football Playoff and he’s also on a collision course to potentially crash day one of the draft.
Texas’s passing attack took a big step forward this season with Golden stepping up as Quinn Ewers’ top target, posting just under 1,000 receiving yards and 17 yards per reception along with nine touchdowns.
Arizona needs some more depth at wide receiver and someone to take the top off the defense, something Golden can provide for both needs.
With an extra third-round selection, the Cardinals get Dante Stills a partner-in-crime from the interior of the defensive line with Sanders, who is rising up boards and can blow everyone away with a good NFL Scouting Combine showing.
On what was one of college football’s best pass rushing defenses, Sanders managed four sacks from the inside plus 51 tackles, which led all the Gamecocks’ defensive linemen and was fifth overall. In three seasons, Sanders nabbed 9.5 total sacks and 110 tackles.
Sanders will come to the desert and find himself a role as a rotational player along the defensive line. With any luck, he can quickly separate himself from the pack with his pass rushing abilities.
We mentioned the confidence in Paris Johnson earlier at left tackle, but the right tackle spot is wide open. Jonah Williams isn’t a lock for 2025, but even his return shouldn’t dispel adding depth.
Cornelius went from a no-star commit at Rhode Island to a key component of the offensive line for Oregon. A four-year starter at right tackle, Cornelius has the size profile at 6’5 and 310lbs to grow and become a stalwart on the strong side of the line.
There will be a learning curve for Cornelius, but he’s well-traveled with tons of play time. With the right coaching and development, he’ll become a starting right tackle with a decently high ceiling.
The Fighting Irish are in the CFP National Championship Game thanks to a stellar defense and Kiser has been one of its most integral pieces. The fifth-year senior recorded 85 tackles (51 solo) to pace Notre Dame. Kiser also added two sacks, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries to his resume.
Kiser found a significant role with Notre Dame’s defense in all five seasons in South Bend. He amassed 271 tackles with six sacks, seven forced fumbles, four interceptions, and two touchdowns (both in the 2021 season).
The resume speaks for itself, and Kiser could conclude his storied career with the Fighting Irish with a ring. No matter how it ends, the Cardinals need a linebacker heir to Kyzir White, who could possibly depart in free agency.
Moore entered the 2024 season with expectations of becoming a superstar pass rusher after a 14-sack season in 2023 with UTSA. Instead, Moore struggled to consistently find the field on a stacked Texas defense and failed to see those lofty expectations.
But stop me if you’ve heard this before – Moore made waves in the CFP and has re-established himself as a name to watch. Moore ended the season with 5.5 sacks, three in the postseason including two in the Peach Bowl. Once he found his rhythm, Moore started to look like what we wanted him to be.
I believe Moore could make more money by returning to Austin for his final season of college, but his late-season surge and athleticism could still place him as a climber in the draft. Moore has starting upside and is at worst a great rotational player – a.k.a. someone who is perfect for the Cardinals.
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